Kriegsmarine u Boat Front Clasp SILVER

[reckless eric]

Hi All

Can anyone please tell me what they think of this badge.

I've been told that it is solid Siver.

Though I've read on this site, that most were made from Bronze & silver plated.

Many Thanks In Advance

[reckless eric]

Sorry, can't add more than one pic at a time...

[reckless eric]

Sorry, Can't add more than one pic... Any ideas ??

[reckless eric]

At last... All the photo's.... Hope there is someone out there that can shed some light....

Many Thanks

Eric

[Gordon Williamson]

Eric,

Sorry to say, but the badge is a definite fake.

Originals were never made in real silver or silver plated Bronze but only ever in zinc, with the appropriate Bronze or Silver coloured finish.

The biggest obvious give away on the badge is the flat metal retaining clip, a type widely used on fakes. Originals usually had a round wire retaining clip crimped into the back face of the badge though a flat wire variant existed, it was of a totally different design to the type on this badge. The general quality of the finish suggests a casting probably made using an original as a "master".

The pin is also incorrect, this type should always have a fluted flat metal pin as shown below.

Here are examples of both original fitting types in silver. Note that even the flat type is crimped into the reverse face, not just soldered on.

[Martin W]

Hi Eric,

i can only agree with Gordon's comments above.

This badge is a definate fake.

Regards,Martin.

[all1knew]

Hello there,

The badge posted isn't even close to an original. To the untrained eye the first glaring irregularity is the pin and catch.

William Kramer

[reckless eric]

Hi

Thanks Very much for your replies....

From what you all say.... It looks like it's a fake....

As a mater of interest.... How much do you feel it is worth ??

Also... As a matter of a greater interset.... How much would a genuine Clasp be worth ??

Regards

Eric

[Gordon Williamson]

You could expect to pay £1200 - £1500 for an original in really nice condition (Kai Winkler is asking higher prices even with his current 25% discount but German prices always tend to be higher than in the UK.)

You would be very lucky to find a good original under £1000.